5HTP, 100 mg (120 capsules) (Mfr: PhysioLogics) (Professional quality product)
Product Number: EM-5HT10$29.95
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| Manufacturer's Product Comments/Description |
5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in sending messages through the nervous system, which contributes to mood and well-being. Our product also incorporates: Vitamin B-6 to assist in the formation of serotonin, niacin and magnesium which play important roles in the nervous system and Valerian root to help promote relaxation. Combined, these ingredients help provide the body with the natural ingredients needed to support proper mental function.
| Manufacturer's Product Details/Ingredients |
Each capsule contains: 50 mg 5-Hydroxytryptophan
Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule twice daily as needed or before bedtime, or follow the advice of your health care professional.
NOTE: It is important to take 5-HTP away from any protein food. One product manufacturer suggests taking it 45 minutes before or three hours after a protein meal.
Contraindications to 5-HTP use or conditions under which 5-HTP use should only be under the supervision of a physician are:
Cardiovascular Diseases (high blood pressure, post-stroke, post-heart attack); Extremely Elderly Persons; those with Parkinsons; Disease, Cancer or Autoimmune Diseases(Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus); Lung Diseases; Chronic Alcoholism; Liver diseases (hepatitis or cirrhosis); parasitic infection; AIDS; Anorexia Nervosa; Low protein Diets; Allergies (severe); Myalgia (persistent pain and weakness of the muscles); Peripheral Neuropathy (pain weakness of the muscles); Rash or Flushing; Edema; Nausea; Diarrhea; Sickle cell anemia; hemophilia; Pregnancy
Concurrent drug use: 5-HTP should not be used if taking: Anti-depressant drugs; Monoamine oxidase inhibitors; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's e.g., Prozac); Tricyclic medications; Weight Loss medications (i.e., dextenfluramine); Anti-parkinson medications (e.g., L-dopa); Barbiturates and other tranquilizing drugs; Antihistamines and cold medications; Alcoholic beverages; Intravenous (illegal I.V.) drugs; Cancer chemotherapy or antibiotic medications.
Warning: Dosages of 5-hydroxy L-tryptophan (5-HTP) greater than 100 milligrams per day should be taken only under the guidance of a physician. 5-HTP use at doses greater than 100mg per day should be taken with the prescription drug carbadopa to prevent excessive levels of serotonin production in the peripheral blood circulation. 5-HTP can increase the effect oftranquilizing drugs and can impair the ability to drive an automobile.
